1
as in transparent
easily seen through
consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon
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2
as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
a designer whose see-through clothes scandalized the fashion world back in the 1960s
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Recent Examples of see-through
Say goodbye to packaging that doesn’t mesh with your aesthetic and decant bath salts, cotton balls, Q-tips, and other key supplies into see-through storage containers.
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Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The material is lightweight, breathable, and non-see-through.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
If your current white tee is stretched out, see-through, or simply overdue for an upgrade, consider this your sign to replace it.
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Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Danionella fish, in contrast,lack the top part of their skull and have see-through skin.
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Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for see-through
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The material is lightweight, breathable, and non-see-through.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
If your current white tee is stretched out, see-through, or simply overdue for an upgrade, consider this your sign to replace it.
—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Danionella fish, in contrast,lack the top part of their skull and have see-through skin.
—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for see-through
Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
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Many caftans come in dainty, transparent styles, so coordinate your sheer number with the pieces underneath—whether that's your swimwear or basics from your everyday closet is your choice.
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Companies that build responsible, transparent approaches to audience understanding will be better positioned for long-term success.
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This sheer shade is a light and delicate pink with a hint of beige.
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The sheer number of deals available can make shopping overwhelming for even the savviest shoppers.
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Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem.
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Teigen shared several photos from the trip on Instagram, including one picture of Legend holding their two oldest kids, Luna and Miles, in the crystal blue pool.
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Summer’s sweetest nail trend is ripe with berry colors and translucent jelly finishes.
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The meat is cut on a Berkel slicer to near-translucent thinness, bringing out the sweetness of the fat.
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McLeese said each guest in the restricted area is allowed only one clear bag no larger than a gallon, or a small clutch purse.
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There appears to be no clear association between these two lists, although the contaminant list is supposed to inform the monitoring list.
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The Sonic at 4025 Mapleshade Lane was found to have liquid leaking from the ceiling onto the cooking surfaces.
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The manufacturing facilities convert this raw material into usable tri-structural isotropic kernels via additive manufacturing protocols and proprietary liquid jetting methods.
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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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